Hexamidine

Hexamidine
IUPAC name	4,4'-[hexane-1,6-diylbis(oxy)]dibenzenecarboximidamide
Other names	4-[6-(4-carbamimidoylphenoxy)hexoxy]benzamidine
Identifiers
CAS number	[3811-75-4]
PubChem	65130
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=N)N)OCCCCCCOC2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=N)N
Properties
Molecular formula	C20H26N4O2
Molar mass	354.446
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references

Hexamidine is an antiseptic/disinfectant.

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